Boron trifluoride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280, H314, H318, H330, H335, H373

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Acute toxicity (inhalation:gas), Category 1 H330 Fatal if inhaled. Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, Category 2 H373 May cause damage to organs (kidneys) through prolonged or repeated exposure (Inhalation) Full text of H statements : see section 16

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labeling

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H330 - Fatal if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H373 - May cause damage to organs (kidneys) through prolonged or repeated exposure (Inhalation)

Precautionary statements

P260 - Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, and hearing protection. P284 - Wear respiratory protection. P301+P330+P331 - If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P314 - Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell. P320 - Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P363 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P410+P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P501 - Dispose of contents and/or container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulations. 2.3. Hazards associated with known or reasonably anticipated uses No additional information available

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Reacts violently with water. 2.5. Unknown acute toxicity No additional information available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS US classification Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Acute toxicity (inhalation:gas), Category 1 H330 Fatal if inhaled. Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, Category 2 H373 May cause damage to organs (kidneys) through prolonged or repeated exposure (Inhalation). Full text of H statements : see section 16